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I've always heard that a gentleman gives the lady the best seat at dinner. Which seat is that?

-Alvin, Seattle, WA

The one with the view. The one that isn't directly in the path of everyone stepping up to place an order or heading to the john. The one that lets her be seen if she wants to be. The one that gives her a safe spot to put her purse. The one that ensures you're going to focus not on the game or the other diners but on her. In other words, whichever seat she wants.

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